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Udaipur  Udai Singh II founded the city of Udaipur, in southern Rajastan, India, in 1568. He also began construction of the Palace of Udaipur, above Lake Pichola. Additions were made to the palace over succeeding centuries, by later maharajas, and it now houses a major museum.  The City Palace at Udaipur, India. Overlooking Lake Pichola, the City Palace is a marvel of marble and granite. The largest palace in Rajasthan, its exquisite workmanship is unrivalled. It includes the Suraj Gokhada, the balcony of the sun; Mor Chowk, the royal courtyard, which is known for its beautiful peacock mosaics; and the shrine of Dhuni Mata. | Industrial city in Rajasthan, India, capital of the former princely state of Udaipur; population (2001) 389,300. Industries include cotton and grain processing, handicrafts, the manufacture of chemicals and asbestos, and zinc-smelting. Tourism is important. It was founded in 1568 and has specatcular palaces (two on islands in Lake Pichola), some converted into hotels or museums. The Jagdish Hindu temple dates from 1640. |
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